Viewing issue (Page 2): I prefer a round eyecup when wearing glasses. You might try a DK-19 cup with a DK-22 adapter on your D610.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

I prefer a round eyecup when wearing glasses. You might try a DK-19 cup with a DK-22 adapter on your D610.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Leitz wrote:

:thumbup: Good call. The correct rubber eyecup for the D610 is the Nikon DK-21 .

BboH Loc: s of 2/21, Ellicott City, MD

I wear glasses and a floppy brim cap. I can position the brim as I want to block the sun, including pushing it out of the way.

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

Hoodman makes a product called HoodEye for glasses. It helps a lot. I have one on each of my two cameras.
It does partially block the rear LCD a bit.

BushDog Loc: San Antonio, TX

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

I'm also in my 60's and have bad eyes - at least partially as a result of archaic radial keratotomy surgery on both eyes 25 years ago. Hats and specialized viewfinder eyecups have helped me somewhat.

What has helped me most in bright sunlight is something you wanted to stay away from. That is using the live view on the LCD on the back of the camera - not just by itself, but with a tripod and the Hoodman HoodLoupe.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/899482-REG/Hoodman_ch32_Compact_Hoodloupe_3_2_Viewing.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/899483-REG/Hoodman_h32_Hoodloupe_3_2_DSLR_LCD.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1085425-REG/hoodman_hlpp3m_hoodloupe_3_glare_free.html

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

I'm not sure if this will work or not but it might be worth a try as they are designed for use with glasses. I have the Square one meant for the d7000 series for my d7200 on order. There are some negative reviews on the d800 but nothing on the 610. Google it you might find more information.

Vello EPPN-DK17 Padded Eyepiece for Select Nikon Cameras

adamsg Loc: Chubbuck, ID

This is my favored way to combat the problem. And, it keeps the sun off me when hiking, always a good thing for me.

OviedoPhotos

Hoodman makes an eyecup for eyeglass wearers. Works really well. Inexpensive.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

I shoot without glasses, but have Hoodman HoodEYE eye cups on all my cameras. It blocks out 100% of outside light. They make a larger cup to accommodate eyeglass lenses, $20.
http://hoodmanusa.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&category=CI08

BTW I also wear a wool fedora in cool weather, as in my avatar. :)

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

What's wrong with peeking at the top LCD?

houdel Loc: Chase, Michigan USA

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

oldtigger wrote:

wear a fedora, let the brim shield the view finder from light.

I've got a few years on OP but guess I am a youngster compared to oldtigger. I remember my Dad wearing a fedora but it was out of style by then. I've had Lasik surgery so I don't wear glasses except for reading, but the diopter adjustment on my D610 is strong enough that I don't need any correction looking through the viewfinder. But to shield in bright light I use something more appropriate to my and OP's generation, a boonie hat.

valley3photo

docerz wrote:

Im in my mid sixties, typically shooting with a Nikon D610. My eyes are just OK using corrective lenses. When looking through the view finder, indoors or outside, on a overcast day I can read the green numbers and lettering with no problem. On a sunny day I find it almost impossible. I prefer not using the LED screen on top of the camera or the live view as an alternative. Any suggestions or successes you may have had?

Try a hoodman, works very good

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

I always have a western hat on. Vented type or crushable and waterproof type.

If needed, I use the hat to block the sun and often switch eyes so my head will block the sun also.

wlgoode Loc: Globe, AZ

Db7423 wrote:

I wear a ball cap or a wide brimmed hat and this helps, otherwise I use my left hand as a shade placing it on my forehead and over the camera. I have often thought a dark piece of fabric that could be draped over my head and the camera would work great- a throw back to an earlier time. :)

Try a rubber eye cup on your viewfinder. Cheap on Amazon.